GM Gets final permissions to build new Cadillac plant in CHINA.

Just the other day I brought up this point about how American companies are becoming importers of their own brands while import companies are coming to America to build. In that conversation I mentioned how GM is expanding plants in china to break into that market as well as sell them back in the US market at a savings.

The GM China president said these china built Caddys will also be sold in the US.

And this comes hours after Subaru announces that they will be adding a new plant in Indiana to bring production of their Impreza to the US.

SuperDuper:They don't have to come to the U.S. at all. I'm sure their are more than 2 countries in which to sell them.

¿DeQuandary?:Can you name other countries that are just clamoring for large gas guzzling american luxury cars? Which countries could afford them even if they didnt have super strict emissions laws? lol.

lol more speculation from the anti GM guy.
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It is likely GM will build the specific Caddy models that are popular in China and perhaps cars like the ATS which could be sold in a variety of markets. And I assume they aren't going to open the plant and run it at the full 150k. And I would assume they can build other cars there as well if they have that kind of space.
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It makes no sense to ship parts there to make the vehicles, then ship them back and pay the shipping fees. The plant is a success from a global standpoint as it avoids a 25% tariff while providing local jobs. Thus, the same for any company that wants to sell in another country. Besides, China is a major stakeholder in GM. They own about 30% so you take the 30% and in 5 years they will probably be Government Motors of the Republic of China The growth is in China and GM has one of the best global footprints there. Buick has done well and now its time to step up to Cadillac.

This is a global economy, and it makes no sense for them to ship those cars back here to sell. ****caveot*** unless the wage difference and shipping costs equal better. Since wages are increasing in China, I really don't see this viable. When Caddy buyers find out those lovely cars are made in China, well..not good. Then you have a mass fall out.

Also, the Chinese have a growing middle class that want style and refinement that Cady's have. They have built there brand very well in China. It is a rare success for GM.

I agree though, here in the US GM has a tarnished image and lack luster quality on small to midsize cars over the years with a bailout hanging over its head.
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Also, we need to use the Nixon rule on tariffs to really win in the import game. Building factories in China isn't the answer to long term growth and prosperity. It could also help build up there military in the process.

There is definitely short term gains, and possible long term along with more negative long term systemic debt issues.

It all boils down to GM management and how they manage to expand here VS in China. After all, this is our money we are talking about.
_________________________________________________________What do you drive? American prosperity starts with the keys in your hands***************************If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said ‘faster horses--**Henry Ford

On perseverance: “If something is important enough, even if the odds are against you, you should still do it.” Elon Musk~~Tesla

The more I study the numbers, the more it makes sense though that GM will actually ship those cars here to sell here.

Sad indeed.
_________________________________________________________What do you drive? American prosperity starts with the keys in your hands***************************If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said ‘faster horses--**Henry Ford

On perseverance: “If something is important enough, even if the odds are against you, you should still do it.” Elon Musk~~Tesla